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Prof. James Kelly is a Professor of History at Dublin City University's School of History and Geography. His research focuses on Irish and American history from the 17th to mid-19th centuries, historiography, and historical methods. He has held significant roles, including editorships of Analecta Hibernica and Studia Hibernica, and membership in the Royal Irish Academy (2003) and Irish Manuscripts Commission (1999–2020). His book History of Sport in Ireland 1600–1840 earned the NUI Special Commendation Prize (2015). Key research interests include sport in early modern Ireland, 18th-century medicine, gender relations, and Irish caricature.
Education and Academic Contributions: Prof. Kelly’s academic career is marked by extensive publications on late-early modern Irish history. He co-edited Climate and Society in Ireland (2021) and contributed to Cambridge History of Ireland (2018). His work bridges historical analysis with transnational contexts, emphasizing cultural, religious, and social dimensions.
Research Interests: His studies explore sport’s role in Irish society, medical practices in the Enlightenment era, crowd dynamics, and gender studies. He also investigates the cultural impact of Irish caricature (1750–1850).
Awards: Beyond the NUI prize, his scholarly contributions have been recognized through editorial leadership and academic fellowships.
Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, his mentorship is open to graduate students in his research areas. His work often involves collaborative projects with international scholars.
Labs/Teams: He collaborates with historians and cultural scholars through editorial boards and academic networks focused on Irish and transnational history.
